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1 Penny - Gratten, R. Auckland
1872 year| Copper | - | 32 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1872 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#60871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Maori warrior paddling a waka set in a border of fern leaves
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1872
Comment
Andrews catalogue number - A#152Rarity R2 - Very Frequently Seen
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Gratten, R. (Auckland) 1872 from New Zealand made of Copper is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in New Zealand, particularly in the Auckland region. As a result, private tokens like this one were issued by local businesses and individuals to fill the gap and facilitate trade. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that has survived to this day, providing a unique glimpse into the economic history of New Zealand during that time period.
